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Definition ill wind in American English

ill wind noun

[singular] noun
/ˌɪl ˈwɪnd/
1

something bad that happens and makes you think other bad things will happen

Example

The ill wind of financial crisis was sweeping across Asia.

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Definition ill wind in American English